February 2026
US Forces Intercept Tanker Linked to Venezuela Amid Ongoing Sanctions
US forces boarded the Panamanian-flagged tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after it fled from a US blockade aimed at Venezuela. This incident is…
Trump Plans Historic Visit to Venezuela Amid Maduro's Abduction
Former President Trump announced plans to visit Venezuela, potentially becoming the first sitting US president to do so since 1997. This visit follows the abduction…
US Energy Secretary Discusses Oil Production During Venezuela Visit
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Venezuela to discuss oil production amidst new legislation introduced by Democrats aimed at increasing transparency regarding Venezuelan oil sales…
Israel Receives First Venezuelan Oil Shipment Since US Blockade
Israel has received its first crude oil shipment from Venezuela since the US imposed a blockade on the Latin American country. This development highlights the…
Challenges in Trump's Proposal for India to Transition from Russian to Venezuelan Oil
US President Donald Trump proposes selling Venezuelan oil to India as a strategy to reduce reliance on Russian oil. Analysts suggest that while the idea…
US Envoy Laura Dogu Visits Venezuela to Reopen Mission Amid Oil Privatization Efforts
US envoy Laura Dogu has arrived in Venezuela to reopen the US mission after seven years, coinciding with Venezuela's efforts to privatize its oil sector…